Soul City Band Song List
No two Soul City weddings are ever the same
Every celebration begins with a conversation about your favorite music, your vision for the day, and the experience you want to create for your guests.
Together, we’ll curate a personalized soundtrack that reflects your style while drawing from the songs that consistently fill dance floors and create unforgettable moments. In addition to our extensive repertoire, we’re happy to learn special songs for meaningful moments throughout your wedding day. From the ceremony processional to the final song of the night, every musical decision is thoughtfully crafted to feel personal, seamless, and uniquely yours.
Most Requested
While every Soul City wedding is customized, certain songs consistently create unforgettable
moments and packed dance floors. Here are a few of the most requested selections from recent
celebrations, chosen for their ability to bring generations together while showcasing the energy of
a live 10-piece band.
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
A timeless favorite that fills dance floors within seconds.
“September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
The gold standard for getting every generation on the dance floor.
“Mr. Brightside” – The Killers
An end-of-night anthem that guests never seem to tire of.
“Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
Pure energy from the first note.
“Yeah!” – Usher
Consistently one of the biggest dance floor reactions of the night.
“Gimme Gimme Gimme” – ABBA
With custom horn lines, it’s a dance classic that is tailor-made for Soul City.
“Brick House” – Commodores
Funk, horns, and an irresistible groove that gets guests moving.
“Best of My Love” – The Emotions
A feel-good dance floor favorite that spans generations.
“Soul Man” – Sam & Dave
A timeless soul anthem that never goes out of style.
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” – Stevie Wonder
One of the most universally loved songs in our repertoire.
“Boogie Wonderland” – Earth, Wind & Fire
A disco-funk masterpiece that brings instant energy to the room.
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
A celebration classic that keeps guests singing along.
… And More
R&B, SOUL,
Soul City’s foundation is rooted in the music that inspired our name. From Motown classics to modern R&B, these songs bring timeless grooves, powerhouse vocals, and packed dance floors to every celebration.
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
“Ain’t Nobody” – Chaka Khan
“Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” – The Temptations
“Ascension” – Maxwell
“At Last” – Etta James
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” – Lauryn Hill
“(Sittin on) The Dock of the Bay” – Otis Redding
“Feel Like Makin’ Love” – D’Angelo
“Heard It Through the Grapevine” – Gladys Knight & The Pips
“Higher and Higher” – Jackie Wilson
“Hold On I’m Coming” – Sam & Dave
“How Deep Is Your Love” – PJ Morton
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” – Four Tops
“I Feel Good” – James Brown
“I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
“I’ll Be Around” – The Spinners
“I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan / Whitney Houston
“If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys
“Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder
“Just the Two Of Us” – Grover Washington Jr. feat. Bill Withers
“Let’s Stay Together” – Al Green
“My Girl” – The Temptations
“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” – Aretha Franklin
“Never Too Much” – Luther Vandross
“Respect” – Aretha Franklin
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” – Stevie Wonder
“Soul Man” – Sam & Dave
“Stand By Me” – Ben E. King
“Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
“Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Natalie Cole
“Use Me” – Bill Withers
“What You Won’t Do for Love” – Bobby Caldwell
“What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye
“You Are The Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
… And More
FUNK AND
The category where Soul City’s horn section truly shines. These are the songs that consistently fill dance floors and keep guests of every generation moving.
“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” – McFadden & Whitehead
“Best Of My Love” – The Emotions
“Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
“Blame It On The Boogie” – The Jacksons
“Boogie Wonderland” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Brick House” – Commodores
“Dancing Queen” – ABBA
“Disco Inferno” – The Trammps
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson
“Fire” – The Pointer Sisters
“Get Down On It” – Kool & The Gang
“Get Down Tonight” – KC and The Sunshine Band
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” – ABBA
“Give It To Me Baby” – Rick James
“Got To Be Real” – Cheryl Lynn
“I Wanna Be Your Lover” – Prince
“I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
“I Wish” – Stevie Wonder
“I’m Coming Out” – Diana Ross
“Jungle Boogie” – Kool & The Gang
“Kiss” – Prince
“Ladies Night” – Kool & The Gang
“Last Dance” – Donna Summer
“Let’s Groove” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Love Rollercoaster” – Ohio Players
“Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry
“P.Y.T” – Michael Jackson
“September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” – The Jacksons
“Shining Star” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Super Freak” – Rick James
“Treasure” – Bruno Mars
“Upside Down” – Diana Ross
“We Are Family” – Sister Sledge
“You Should Be Dancing” – Bee Gees
… And More
CLASSIC
Singalong favorites and iconic rock anthems that bring generations together.
“Africa” – Toto
“Born To Run” – Bruce Springsteen
“Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey
“Footloose” – Kenny Loggins
“Hotel California” – Eagles
“Land of 1000 Dances” – Wilson Pickett
“Livin’ On A Prayer” – Bon Jovi
“Love Shack” – The B-52’s
“Mr. Brightside” – The Killers
“Peg” – Steely Dan
“Proud Mary” – Tina Turner
“Sailing” – Christopher Cross
“Shout” – The Isley Brothers
“Twist & Shout” – The Beatles
“You Shook Me All Night Long” – AC/DC
“Your Love” – The Outfield
… And More
90s AND 2000s
The soundtrack of millennial wedding dance floors.
“All The Small Things” – blink-182
“Are You Gonna Be My Girl” – Jet
“Crazy In Love” – Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
“DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” – Usher feat. Pitbull
“Emotions” – Mariah Carey
“Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys
“Get Lucky” – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
“Hey Ya!” – OutKast
“How Will I Know” – Whitney Houston
“Just Dance” – Lady Gaga
“Mr. Brightside” – The Killers
“No Diggity” – Blackstreet feat. Dr. Dre
“Party In The USA” – Miley Cyrus
“Poison” – Bell Biv DeVoe
“SexyBack” – Justin Timberlake
“This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan
“Wannabe” – Spice Girls
“We Found Love” – Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
“What’s My Age Again?” – blink-182
“Yeah!” – Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
… And More
MODERN AND
Modern favorites that blend seamlessly into Soul City’s horn-driven sound.
“24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
“Ain’t It Fun” – Paramore
“DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” – Usher feat. Pitbull
“Don’t Start Now” – Dua Lipa
“Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Fireball” – Pitbull
“Give Me Everything” – Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
“Hot To Go!” – Chappell Roan
“How Will I Know” – Whitney Houston
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
“It’s About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“Juice” – Lizzo
“Just Dance” – Lady Gaga
“Levitating” – Dua Lipa
“Like a Prayer” – Madonna
“Locked Out of Heaven” – Bruno Mars
“Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan
“Please Don’t Stop the Music” – Rihanna
“Put Your Records On” – Corinne Bailey Rae
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
“Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
“The Way You Make Me Feel” – Michael Jackson
“Treasure” – Bruno Mars
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
“We Found Love” – Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
… And More
COUNTRY
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” – Brooks & Dunn
“Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band
“Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” – Luke Bryan
“Friends in Low Places” – Garth Brooks
“Heads Carolina, Tails California” – Jo Dee Messina
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” – Shania Twain
“Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” – Big & Rich
“Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton
“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker
… And More
FIRST DANCE
Your first dance should feel like your song, not someone else’s. Whether it’s a timeless standard, a modern favorite, or a song that’s meaningful only to the two of you, we’ll help you select the perfect moment and can learn special songs upon request.
“At Last” – Etta James
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” – Frankie Valli
“Let’s Stay Together” – Al Green
“Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton
“To Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
“You Are The Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
… And More
JAZZ STANDARDS
“Days Like This” – Van Morrison
“Don’t Know Why” – Norah Jones
“Feel Like Makin’ Love” – Roberta Flack
“How Deep Is Your Love” – Bee Gees
“Hypotheticals” – Lake Street Dive
“I Know You Know” – Esperanza Spalding
“If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys
“Put Your Records On” – Corinne Bailey Rae
“Route 66” – Jazz Standard
“Still the One” – Lake Street Dive
“The Way You Look Tonight” – Jazz Standard
“To Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
“What You Won’t Do For Love” – Bobby Caldwell
… And More
CEREMONY
From traditional processional music to modern acoustic arrangements, we’ll work with you to create a ceremony soundtrack that reflects your style and vision. Through our vocalists, pianists, horn players, and string partners, nearly any musical direction is possible.
PARENT DANCE
Some of the most meaningful moments of the evening happen during the parent dances. While classics like “Butterfly Kisses” remain popular, many couples are now choosing songs that reflect their family’s personality and shared memories.
“My Girl” – The Temptations
“Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder
“Stand By Me” – Ben E. King
“What A Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
“You’ll Be In My Heart” – Phil Collins
“The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
… And More
CUSTOM SONG
Don’t see your favorite song? Soul City customizes every wedding and is happy to learn special songs for key moments throughout your celebration.
Check Your Wedding Date
Soul City accepts a limited number of weddings each season
This ensures every celebration receives a fully customized, high-touch experience. Submit an inquiry to confirm availability for your date.